1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1983 Westfield ZEI is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Westfield ZEI. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1983 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1983 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Bristol | Westfield |
| Model | 408 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
